Met Gala 2025: Natasha Poonawalla and Mona Patel redefine elegance on global stage—see stunning photos
Met Gala 2025, the biggest fashion event, left netizens talking with its bold looks, unexpected moments, and unforgettable celebrity appearances. Amid this, there are several Indian celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, who made their debut at the Met Gala 2025 and lit up the red carpet with flair and elegance.
Apart from the actors, Indian businesswomen from Natasha Poonawalla to Mona Patel also stunned the red carpet on Monday. Poonawalla was spotted in a stunning fishtail skirt by Manish Malhotra, crafted from two vintage Parsi Gara saris, with Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel, who made a lasting impression after her mesmerising debut in 2024.
India at the Met Gala 2025
Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel made a splash at the 2024 Met Gala with her mesmerising debut, and the 2025 edition of the annual fundraising benefit is set to take place in a few hours.
Mona Patel, dubbed the 'mystery woman' at last year's Met Gala, captured widespread attention with her striking Iris van Herpen butterfly gown.
Moreover, her stunning debut made headlines both in the U.S. and in her birthplace, India.
Natasha Poonawalla's Met Gala journey over the years
Not only Mona Patel but another Indian businesswoman, Natasha Poonawalla, a Met regular, turned many heads once again this year for her stunning look on the Met Gala 2025 red carpet.
She flaunted her heavy Parsi Gara embroidery all over, which was designed by Manish Malhotra. But this was not the first time the philanthropist and fashion icon, who is also married to Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), appeared on the red carpet at the Met Gala.
From 2018 to 2025, Poonawalla has stunned with a sweltering look. In 2018, the philanthropist wore a statement strapless white gown with a vibrant graffiti-inspired artwork by Prabal Gurung.
In 2019, she appeared on the red carpet donning a crystal-studded confection that cascaded into a detachable icy blue skirt with an eye-boggling train.
Following this, she attended the Met Gala 2022, when she donned a handcrafted gold tulle Sabyasachi sari, which was based on the theme of 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion'. Next, in 2023, Poonawalla wore a structured bodycon dress with a sharp, cinched waist, overlaid with mirrored metal pieces.
And, lastly, in 2024, she once again delivered a custom look 2024 when she walked in wearing a piece from Maison Margiela's Artisanal Collection by John Galliano.
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